Senate Bill 380 seeks to modernize and streamline various laws related to motor vehicles in Montana. Key provisions include the recognition of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as a territory that issues driver's licenses and identification cards, updates to the application process for disability parking permits, and enhancements to vehicle title and registration laws. The bill introduces electronic transactions between the Department of Motor Vehicles and applicants, modifies the minimum age for obtaining a driver's license from 16 to 15, and extends the expiration terms for commercial driver's licenses from 4 to 8 years. Additionally, it clarifies definitions related to vehicle types and introduces new categories such as "low-speed restricted driver's license" and "medium-speed electric vehicle."

The bill also includes significant amendments to the definitions and processes surrounding vehicle registration and dealer operations. It replaces the term "licensed" with "certified" for interim disability parking permits and adjusts the definition of a bus to include vehicles designed to carry "10 or more" passengers. Furthermore, it streamlines the title transfer process by allowing a broader range of officials to acknowledge signatures on certificates of title and introduces a late penalty for non-compliance. The bill aims to enhance the efficiency of vehicle registration and licensing processes while repealing outdated sections of the law to create a more cohesive legal framework.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-6-1501, 49-4-303, 61-1-101, 61-3-109, 61-3-202, 61-3-204, 61-3-217, 61-3-220, 61-3-224, 61-3-303, 61-3-321, 61-3-401, 61-3-405, 61-3-412, 61-3-413, 61-4-101, 61-4-125, 61-4-128, 61-4-129, 61-4-225, 61-4-301, 61-5-105, 61-5-111, 61-5-119, 61-5-201, 61-8-1016, 61-8-1017, 61-8-1032, 61-12-501
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